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The Craft: Rhode Island

The Craft: Rhode Island

2019

TV-PG

Director

David L. Ricci

Runtime

66 minutes

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Synopsis

The Craft offers a behind-the-scenes look into Rhode Island's booming craft beer industry that examines this rich subject matter from a variety of angles and perspectives. It delves into the personal histories and career paths of a number of our state's most well-known brewers, the history of Rhode Island's oldest and still-beloved "craft" brand, Narragansett Beer, the industry's growing impact on our state's economy and recent legislative changes that have supported this growth, and, of course, the ins and outs of the brewing process itself.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

4.1/10

Fair

Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film focuses on industrial and economic history within the brewing sector. There is no explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ individuals or narratives addressing non-heteronormative identities.

Gender Representation

Fair

The documentary examines professional trajectories in a historically male-dominated industry. While it aims for various perspectives, there is no specific evidence of women in leadership roles.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The narrative explores personal histories and economic impacts. However, the film lacks confirmed intersectional casting or diverse racialized narrative arcs.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The film serves as a study of local capitalism and regional economic growth. It treats the craft movement as a driver of state prosperity rather than a site for social critique.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no information regarding the depiction of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in this documentary.

Strengths

  • Provides a deep dive into the personal histories and career paths of regional brewers.
  • Examines the intersection of industry growth and state legislative changes.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-heteronormative narratives.
  • Does not provide evidence of women occupying leadership roles within the brewing industry.
  • Fails to confirm diverse or intersectional casting within the personal histories explored.

AI Analysis

The Craft: Rhode Island functions primarily as a localized industrial study. It prioritizes vocational history and the economic evolution of the state's brewing sector over identity-driven storytelling. The documentary focuses on the history of Narragansett Beer and the legislative changes supporting the industry. This approach centers on economic sociology rather than challenging traditional social hierarchies or promoting intersectional politics. Because the film emphasizes industry-specific information and regional prosperity, it lacks the progressive social commentary required for a higher diversity score.

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